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Free training courses to tackle farming and woodland management skills shortages launched in the South West

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 12/20/2021 - 1:39pm

Technology, and its role in supporting a more sustainable future, is becoming increasingly important across all sectors, including Farming and Woodland Management.

tis a governmen t funded programme supporting adults in the South West to develop the in-demand skills required by industry through free training.

In January, Duchy College in Cornwall and Bicton College in Devon are running an 8-week Agri-Tech Woodland Management course. There are no set entry requirements to take part, and the course is completely free! Students over the age of 19 with an interest in Forestry...

Sandy park sessions dance rave party exeter

Sandy Park Sessions

Event Date: 
11/03/2022 - 9:00pm to 12/03/2022 - 2:00am
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

We know, the Winter Blues is tough, but don't worry because Sandy Park Sessions returns in March with the ultimate Dance Anthems Party!

We've got a truly Superstar line up of World-Class DJ's bringing some of the biggest Dance Floor Fillers to the South West!

Get Ready to welcome:

𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁é 𝗥𝗼𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝟴 𝟮 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘁

Sandy Park will be transformed with state-of-the-art sound and light systems for ‘Club Classics’

The venue’s Exeter Suite will be transformed into a nightclub for the night with a separate VIP suite and bar for VIP...

Local Samaritans here to listen over the festive period

Samaritans volunteers in the Exeter, Mid and East Devon branch will be among those on hand across the country over the festive season to listen to anyone having a tough time.

Thousands of volunteers across the UK and Ireland will be working shifts for the charity to ensure its helpline is open around the clock - even on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. And that includes volunteers from across Exeter, Mid and East Devon too.

Mental health, family issues, isolation and loneliness are expected to be the top concerns - along with worries over the pandemic. Relationship...

Man outside in the cold

Devon estate agent supports homeless charity this winter

With the coldest months of the year upon us, homelessness charities such as Exeter based St Petrocks are a lifeline to individuals and families across Devon. Local estate agents Complete Property have teamed up with the charity this winter to raise funds, awareness and essential items for people in need this winter.

According to the latest statistics, a staggering 268,560 households in the UK were either at risk of or directly experienced homelessness last year, according to MHCLG's latest Statutory Homelessness Statistics.

St Petrocks is an Exeter based charity for people who are...

New People Development Director appointed at employee-owned law firm

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/16/2021 - 10:16pm

Following the arrival of Alex Mackie as Stephens Scown LLP’s first Chief Operating Officer in September 2021, the employee-owned law firm has made another inspired strategic appointment with the announcement that Mark Shepherd has joined as the Firm’s first People Development Director.

Having previously held a range of senior leadership roles across the John Lewis Partnership – including Regional Branch Manager and Integration Lead for John Lewis and Partners – Mark brings with him vast experience and expertise, inspiring and empowering people withinthe largest employee-owned...

Family Law Awards fundraising drive raises £4k for Exeter-based mediation charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/15/2021 - 8:43pm

Generous guests at this year’s Family Law Awards have helped to raise an impressive £4k for the event’s charity partner, Exeter-based National Family Mediation, which will go towards providing access to mediation for families with children who are struggling with conflict.

Held on November 24th, at the Bloomsbury Big Top in London, the annual awards recognise the important work carried out by family lawyers, celebrating their many successes and outstanding achievement.

This year marked the 11th anniversary since the inaugural event, and the first to have taken place in...

Topsham charity receives festive boost from McCarthy Stone Foundation

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Wed, 12/15/2021 - 12:04pm

The McCarthy Stone Foundation has provided a welcome boost ahead of the Christmas period for local Topsham charity, the Estuary League of Friends, to help support those living with memory loss or dementia and their carers.

In a bid to make Christmas a little brighter this year, the McCarthy Stone Foundation has given the Estuary League of Friends a £250 donation, which will help with the running costs of its Memory Café, a support group offered to those living with memory loss or dementia and their carers.

Rachel Gilpin, Chief Executive at the Estuary League of Friends,...

Livery Dole wins two MotorTrader Industry Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/15/2021 - 7:07am

Livery Dole has been awarded Franchise Dealer of the Year and Sale Manager of the Year award at the MotorTrader Industry Awards 2021.

The annual awards which were held on Tuesday 30th November at London's famous Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane saw the industries finest come together for the prestigious ceremony. The 2021 winners of the Motor Trader Industry Awards were announced at a glamourous awards dinner by the celebrity host Jon Culshaw.

Liverly Dole won the highly respected award for Franchise Dealer of the Year award in a competitive category, where some big...

The perfect way to create Christmas memories with your loved ones

Experience the magic of Christmas with a special illuminated trail perfect for friends and family at Killerton, near Exeter.

What better way to walk off festive feasts than to enjoy an enchanting walk in the fresh air with loved ones?

Christmas at Killerton, which opened last month, creates timeless memories as visitors explore a beautiful world of lights and colour at the stunning National Trust property.

Matthew Findlay, Head of UK Trails for Raymond Gubbay, said: “As the festive holiday approaches, Christmas at Killerton is the perfect place to spend an...

Hospiscare signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card

Hospiscare, which provides specialist care to patients and their families living with life-limiting illnesses across Exeter, Mid and East Devon, is the latest charity nationwide to sign up to the first multi-retailer gift card that can be used exclusively in charity shops.

The Charity Shop Gift Card will be sold and accepted in Hospiscare’s 18 shops which help raise money to support more than 2,000 adults every year, across Exeter, Mid and East Devon

The Charity Shop Gift Card has been developed by Gift Card CIC, a social enterprise, and backed by the Charity Retail...

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